Southeastern Employee Found to Have Smallpox in Westport
Charles E. Glasscock a brakeman on the Southeastern local that serves Westport was found to have smallpox after almost a week of illness. The car he rode in into Seymour was fumigated and the crew vaccinated. C Hunt Southeastern agent at Westport was also reported sick with smallpox.
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Ooutheastern
Westport
Charles E. Glasscock
Southeastern
City
Glasscock
Seymour
Freeland
C. Hunt
Brother of murdered men takes stand in North Vernon trial
James McQuaid, brother of John and Charles McQuaid, testified as the day’s key witness in the James Tyler murder trial at North Vernon. He repeated the earlier account of the assault while two doctors verified Charles McQuaid’s dying statement that two assailants were present. The state aims to finish its case by Friday. Juror Lurton of Jennings County is a nephew of U S Chief Justice Lurton.
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James Tyler
North Vernon
John
Charles McQuaid
James Mc
Lurton
Jennings County
United States Supreme Court
Romine
Clarke
Bartholomew County
Shelby County
Tyler
Robert A. Creigmile
John Clerkin
Joseph Verburg
William Fitzgerald
John Tomlinson
John H. Gruber
Charles E. Bennett
John T. Richardson
Philip Wetzel
Charles F. Lurton
John Mothedder
T. S. Lott
Harry E. Small
J. H. Callicott
Pioneer Alfred Guthrie Near Death in Tunnelton
The serious condition of Alfred Guthrie, 86, a prominent banker, farmer and merchant of Tunnelton, has prompted notices to his children. He has been ill for several days and fears for his recovery as his age worsens. Nieces Mrs. James H. Brooking and Mrs. Clara Jones were summoned to Tunnelton.
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Guthrie
Tunnelton
James H. Brooking
Clara Jones
Jacob Holfun
Williams
City
Near Miss as Train Almost Hits Rig at 16th and J
Pedestrians at 16th and J streets witnessed a near collision Monday afternoon when a four‑horse rig driven by Will Owen narrowly escaped a northbound train. Owen failed to signal in time to retreat due to a struggling horse, and a motorcyclist also escaped being trampled as he veered away.
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16Th
J Streets
Will Owen
Owen
Thorse
Bedford Man Wanders Into Bloomington Home After Drinking Spree
A Bedford man, intoxicated after buying liquor at a Bloomington drug store, wandered into the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hi. Adams on south College avenue. He claimed to be a cabman visiting from Bedford, apologized, and was not charged. he blamed the druggist for the unlawful sale.
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Bedford
Bloomington
Adams
Little Girl Breaks Collar Bone in Lawn Swing Accident
Evalin Hemming Albert six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hemming Albert North I street fell Sunday while playing in a lawn swing and broke her collar bone. She is resting as well as could be expected from such a painful injury.
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Evalin
Prostitution Charge Filed Against Fay Barbery
Fay Barbery of Tintown city area was arrested Tuesday on a prostitution charge after pleading not guilty. Bond set at 50 dollars, default sent to jail. Trial scheduled for May 29. Related case involves Mrs. Grant Acton alleged to have been attacked with a butcher knife.
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Fay. Barbery
Tintown
Fay Barbery
Grant Acton
Acton
Southwest City sewer bond estimate per lot notice
The southwest part of the city may cost 40 to 50 dollars per lot for the proposed sanitary sewer system. The plan offers ten years to pay for residents preferring credit. If cash is paid, immediate payment is possible with the same ten year option for those choosing financing.
Trial Begins In James Tyler Murder Case
The James Tyler murder trial opened in Vernon Indiana for the shooting of John and Charles McQuaid on October 7. Tyler, Romine, and Clarke faced two counts, with Tyler defending himself as the trial proceeds on the May circuit court opening day.
Jail Sentence For Mrs Acton In Assault Case
Mrs Grant Acton was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to ten days in jail by police court after a charge reduction from assault with intent to murder to simple assault and battery. The incident involved Fay Barbery of Tintown being slashed with a butcher knife amid jealousy.
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Grant Acton
Fay Barbery
Tintown
Case Dropped In Assault Charge Over Missing Witness
Levi Dulin, the prosecuting witness in the case against Mrs. John Cease, failed to appear in police court Tuesday, so the assault and battery charge was dropped. Contempt of court was discussed but no action taken.
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Levi Dulin
John Cease
Edward Bowman Charged Over Gaming House Bond Posted
Edward Bowman was arrested Monday afternoon charged with running a gaming house. He gave a $50 bond for his appearance on June 2.
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Edward Bowman
Mrs Boyd Declared Of Unsound Mind In Inquisition
Mrs. Boyd residing west of the city was declared of unsound mind on Tuesday. Justice of the Peace Iseminger presided with a medical board of Drs Freeland Voyles and Simpson. An application will be made for Mrs Boyd at the Hospital for the Insane in Madison.
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John Boyd
Justice of the Peace
Iseminger
Decoration Day Observed at Bryantsville Saturday Week
Bryantsville will observe Decoration Day with a formal program planned for Saturday week. Local residents are invited to participate in ceremonies honoring veterans and deceased community members.
Bedford High School Alumni Association Elects Officers
The Bedford High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting Monday night at the new high school. Clyde Hodges 07 is President, Edwina Day 99 Vice President, Roger Pearson 08 Treasurer, Ida T. Wykoff 89 Secretary, Carrie O. Dye 91 on Executive Committee. Banquet planning dominated, with urging for plates to be reserved by Wednesday noon through Secretary Mrs. W. N. Bailey.
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Clyde Hodges
Edwina Day
Roger Pearson
Ida. T. Wykoff
Carrie O. Dye
W. N. Bailey
Frank Turner And George Reed Fined In Police Court
Frank Turner and George Reed were each fined five dollars and costs in police court.
Public Street Crap Game Fined Five Dollars Each
Frank Turner and George Reed were fined five dollars plus costs for a street light crap game on Saturday night near the public square. Each paid a total of fifteen dollars after posting cash bonds for appearance.
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Frank Turner
George Reed
15Th Street
Public Square
All Day Decoration Day Meeting Planned in Bryantsville
Bryantsville residents plan an all day Decoration Day gathering on Saturday week with a basket dinner. A prepared program is set and a well known speaker will be invited to deliver the address.
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Bryantsville
Monroe county jail escape by woman shocks town
First female jail escape in Monroe county history occurred Saturday night when Mrs. Charles Smith crawled from a third story window using a rope from bed clothing. Her 8-year-old son also fled to ground. neither has been found. She had been jailed after firing at Deputy Sheriff Flynn and threatening him with a knife. She previously faked illness from broken glass to escape en route to hospital.
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Monroe County
Charles. Smith
Madison
Jones
Bloomington
Roses Enduring Beauty Prompts Local Reflection
An unusually good rose season in Bedford inspires admiration for the flower. William Watson Woollen notes roses’ enduring popularity and the blend of science and cultivation that yields hybrid varieties, while gardeners warn care and planting are needed to sustain blooms.
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Bedford
William Watson Woollen
Gandoger
Europe
Asia
Luther Burbank
Local social notes and visiting updates across towns
Mrs Charles Peck and son return from Bloomington to visit relatives. Miss Susie Huffines from North Carolina plans piano classes at home and will not return south next fall. Chloe Day returns to Shoals from a city visit. Ruby Batman returns to Shoals from a visit east of the city. Leonard Crawford visits daughter Mrs Sam Weaver on Lincoln Avenue. Pauline Crawford born to Mr and Mrs John Colvin on Tuesday night. Pauline takes a job in Driscoll dental rooms as lady attendant. Irene and Olive Malott recover from measles on South H street. Mr and Mrs William Benzel and son Richard return from visits in Seymour and Cortland. Mrs White of Bedford returns home after visiting son Ollie White. Mr and Mrs William Hekle of Bedford visit Mary Hawk then return home. Joe Edwards and Fran Clark to Bedford to install motors in the round house. Mr and Mrs S B Rusher of Indianapolis visit Mary Ross and James McBride. they will spend a few days in Bedford. Bloomington Mattie Clipp called to Campbellsburg. Mrs Ralph Carter to take charge of rebate store in Clipp’s absence. Burton Hansen spends Sunday with parents in Chicago.
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S. B. Rusher
Indianapolis
Mary Ross
James McBride
Bedford
Bloomington
Mattie Clipp
Campbellsburg
Ralph Carter
Miss Clipp
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TriLa
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South College Avenue
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Bond
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Ramsay
Bedford Post Office
Wilson Ross
Emmett Weaver
5Th
Mrs. Hatcher
James Culhan, Jr
Washington
George Taylor
Orleans
Claude Richards
Frankfort
Ned Mitchell
West 17Th Street
W. S. Martin
Walter Martin
South G Street
Walter S. Peterson
Pedford
Ebbettsville
Fred Scherschell
Caxton, Monday
Ruth Otilia
J. W. Benham
Columbus, Ind
T. J. Brooks
Wm Jouch
Fannie Dixon
Ft. Ritner
J. Severinghaus
M. E. Church
New Albany
Clem Heiger
Helen
Phoenix
Missouri
James McKinster
Robert Harris
South I Street
Corydon
James Moran
Gladys Smith
W. F. Benzel
Richard
W. Nasting
Wilhelmina Benzel
Evelyn Pierce
Kansas City
Roy Pugh
10Th Street
Sunday
Harry Sawyer
Mable Harris
Shoals
Arch Carter
K. Of.c
Thorn Bolin
Linton
Ruby Batman
Mrs. W. Batman
Leatherwood
Ellen Lee
Lawrence Lee
Shawswick
Ziba Murray
Fast
J.W. Newland
Charles Peck and Son
Susie Huffines
North Carolina
South
Chloe Day
Leonard Crawford
Sam Weaver
Lincoln Avenue
John Colvin
Pauline Crawford
Driscoll Dental Rooms
Irene
Olive Malott
South H Street
William F. Benzel
Seymour and Cortland
Mrs. White
Ollie White
William Hekle
Mary Hawk
Joe Edwards
Fran Clark
Lafayette Courier
Burton Hansen
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